Self-appraisal and perceptions of the appraisal discussion: A field experiment
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-1993
Abstract
Performance evaluation based on self-appraisal has been widely advocated because of its potential for increasing the effectiveness of the performance appraisal discussion. A field experiment was conducted to assess the effects of a formal 'both-rate' self appraisal (where both manager and subordinate independently complete appraisals before the discussion) on perceptions of ratee and rater behaviors and outcomes. One hundred fifty-one ratees and 81 raters randomly assigned to self-appraisal and control groups participated in the study. Results indicated that the self-appraisal treatment had no main effects on ratee perceptions of their contributions to the discussion or satisfaction with the appraisal. Self-appraising ratees perceived less influence over the appraisal discussion, and less agreement with their manager's rating than did non-self appraisers. However, informal self-appraisal behavior was significantly and positively correlated with most dependent variables. Results suggest major differences between formal and informal self-appraisal which warrant future research.
Recommended Citation
Diddams, Margaret; Roberson, Loriann; Torkel, Steven; Klein, Doug; Korsgaard, Audrey; and Cayer, Maurice, "Self-appraisal and perceptions of the appraisal discussion: A field experiment" (1993). SPU Works. 46.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/works/46